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Liverpool dad sheds 11 stones
A father from Liverpool has revealed how a healthy diet and exercise regime have helped him to shed 11 … read more.
Young people 'should be educated in responsible drinking'
The wine and beverage industry could help to create a culture of responsible drinking among young people.
That is according to the Association of Wine Educators (AWE), which has suggested that alcohol producers could encourage teenagers to
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Sleepwalker piled on the pounds
A woman from the US put on nine stones after she couldn't stop eating while sleepwalking.
Anna Ryan from Blue Springs, Missouri was diagnosed with Sleep Related Eating Disorder (SRED) after her weight ballooned to 19 stones in six
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Diet foods 'could encourage people to eat more'
Low-calorie foods that are designed to help people maintain a healthy diet could potentially have the reverse effect, it has … read more.
Cook carrots whole to get most benefits
Cutting up carrots prior to cooking significantly reduces their anti-cancer properties.
According to new research from the University of Newcastle, the orange vegetable has significantly less falcarinol if it is cut up before being boiled
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Men 'more likely to die from cancer than women'
Cancer is a more pressing issue for men than it is for women, according to a new study.
Figures from Cancer Research UK, published yesterday (June 15th), showed that the risk of men dying from cancer is almost 40 per cent higher than it is
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Men 'worried about beer bellies'
UK men are increasingly concerned about their appearance and want to become healthier, new research has indicated.
According to a YouGov poll commissioned by the Department of Health, 25 per cent of the men questioned said they are worried
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Diet and nutrition needn't be cash reliant
Reducing the household food budget needn't mean cutting back on the basics for a healthy, balanced diet, according to the … read more.
Vitamin D may help slimmers lose weight
A person's vitamin D levels prior to embarking on a reduced calorie diet may be a contributing factor to their potential read more.
Teen loses half her body weight
A 16-year-old teenager from Wales managed to lose more than 200 pounds after embarking on a strict diet plan and read more.
Overweight kids more likely to develop heart problems
Childhood obesity can increase risk of heart disease and stroke from as early as seven years old, new research has found.
A study carried out at Nemours Children's Clinic in Florida revealed that obesity can be linked to an elevated risk
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Good body fat burns calories
Brown or "good fat" can help adults burn calories unlike white or "bad fat", which stores calories as insulation.
Research presented at the Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington found that brown fat can
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